Mountaineering spike Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 12, 2019 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 12, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 12, 2019 · 19-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
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